It means that this organization is at its initial level of maturity or its software processes are as ad hoc, and even chaotic. Few processes are defined and success depends on individual effort and heroics. Characteristics of the organization are as following: Promotes high quality and exceptional performance, which are possible, as long as the best people can be hired.

It is the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) developed by Software Engineering Institute (SEI). This model describes the principles and practices underlying software process maturity and is intended to help software organizations to improve the maturity of their software processes in terms of an evolutionary path from ad hoc, chaotic processes to mature, disciplined software processes. It is the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) developed by Software Engineering Institute (SEI). See similar questions...

SEI = 'Software Engineering Institute' at Carnegie-Mellon University; initiated by the U.S. Defense Department to help improve software development processes. CMM = 'Capability Maturity Model', now called the CMMI ('Capability Maturity Model Integration'), developed by the SEI. It's a model of 5 levels of process 'maturity' that determine effectiveness in delivering quality software. It is geared to large organizations such as large U.S. Defense Department contractors. See similar questions...

These are all standards that determine effectiveness in delivering quality software. It helps organizations to identify best practices useful in helping them increase the maturity of their processes. See similar questions...

Standards are drawn up at international, regional and national level. The coordination of the work at these three levels is ensured by common structures and cooperation agreements. International - The work of ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, concerns international standardization in all fields except electrical and electronic engineering standards, which fall within the scope of the IEC, International Electrotechnical Commission. See similar questions...

A lot of work has been done to collect lists of schools, licensed day cares churches, and other youth organizations, as well as health care facilities providing services to children or vulnerable adults, but it is impossible to get them all included. A list was gathered of schools and licensed daycare centers when the program started. There have been numerous changes in the status of those entities and the inclusion of health care facilities occurred in 2005. See similar questions...

Under comprehensive major medical (CMM or Major Medical), covered persons pay a deductible, which is the first covered dollars of eligible charges incurred during the contract year. After the deductible has been met, the member will pay a percentage of the covered dollars until the calendar year, coinsurance maximum is reached. CMM is a traditional fee-for-service plan that provides the same level of benefits regardless of the medical provider chosen by the covered person. See similar questions...

A20 - Conventionally the sensitivity of a speaker is defined as the sound pressure level SPL that would be obtained at 1 m if driven with 2.83 Vrms at its terminals. This corresponds to 1 W input power if the terminal impedance is 8 ohm. See similar questions...

Yes, we expect to have some places on Level 2 elective modules next year. Some of these modules will have pre-requisites (part or all of the 40 'core' Level 1 modules), but others will have no pre-requisites. See similar questions...

The first segment of the organization designates the Line Office. The first and second segment of the organization code designates the FMC. See similar questions...

In the Education and Training Finder three levels are used; 'Four or more years' 'At least 2 but less than 4 years' and 'Less than 2 years (below associate)'. Four or more years' includes a doctoral degree, a master's degree and a bachelor's degree, 'At least 2 but less than 4 years' includes associate degrees, and 'Less than 2 years (below associate)' includes vocational on-the-job-training and vocational awards such as certificates. See similar questions...

Tier levels refer to the four cost levels of benefit coverage: Employee, Employee and spouse, Employee child/children and Family. To allow employees to shop for comparable insurance, we are providing coverage tiers that are standard in the insurance industry. See similar questions...

Level of Life Cover is the lump sum payable to your beneficiaries upon your death. This is sometimes referred to as the sum assured or lump sum benefit. See similar questions...

Security access level is the level of authorization a user has been granted or assigned to use the system. For example, a user may be granted the level to "Manage User Accounts", Search H-2As, and so forth. See similar questions...

A Level 1 offender means that the court has determined that there is a low risk to commit another sex crime. A Level 2 offender means that the court has determined that there is a moderate risk to commit another sex crime. A Level 3 offender means that the court has determined that there is a high risk to commit another sex crime. See similar questions...